1. relating to or located near the eyebrow
Usage: anatomical
2. showing arrogant superiority; haughty
Usage: formal

Examples

• The superciliary ridge protects the eyes from impact.
• Birds have distinctive superciliary stripes above their eyes.
• His superciliary expression made everyone uncomfortable.
• She gave him a superciliary look when he made the suggestion.
• The professor’s superciliary attitude alienated his students.
• The superciliary arch is more prominent in males than females.